Episodes

Holly is joined by fellow Texan today, Debra Wood who brings with her a permission to shine. Debra is multi-passionate and has been in the entrepreneurial space for decades now. Debra runs three businesses (currently) and provides inspiration for all that will listen to this episode. Debra and Holly discuss: The fact that we have earned our chapter within the third half of our lives and we deserve it to be fun and enjoyable. How sometimes the journeys we take will surprise us along the way and e...

It's time to change the belief that the third half of life is one which is tired, drawn out and lacking opportunities. Holly joins Neeahtima Dowdy for the Podcast who is the creator and host of We're Not Dead Yet: Women Rocking their Next Chapter (a YouTube series which is very aligned with the Podcast!). Listen as Holly and Neeahtima discuss: Finding our power from within. How we can dream bigger, create a bigger footprint and soar in our late forties, fifties and sixties. Trying different thin...

In this episode of Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast Holly joins together with Tracie Root to talk about the adaptation we have all made throughout the pandemic, especially in moving our brick and mortar businesses online. Tracie serves women in her workshops, group programs, and in The Gather Community to expand their beliefs about what's possible for them, so they can be BOLD in life and business! Join Holly and Tracie as they discuss: How everything we do is a choice and how empowering it ca...

Caterina Rando omits a vivacious and bubbly personality which is clearly demonstrated by this conversation. Caterina is a proud Italian American, whose grandparents came through Ellis Island, and is a master coach, a podcaster, author, app developer, community builder and Clubhouse moderator. Listen as Holly and Caterina discuss: How the ripples of generosity and gratitude influence and touch hearts far and wide. How Women and wine improve with age. Looking at ideas we were raised with and decid...

Holly joins Angela Wilson for a wonderful conversation on the Podcast this week. Angela is the founder of Angela Unlimited, an organization that helps women to find their voice, and to live their fullest lives, and to help them to emerge from the shadows - a perfect way to signify and celebrate International Women's Day. Join with Holly and Angela as they discuss: Money beliefs, mindset, perceptions and conversations around how it can be used as a tool for celebration. How your feeling of self-w...

Holly is flying solo for today's episode as she reflects on a monumental month. There are times when life happens and circumstances arise, which can leave us feeling that life is crazy and out of control. Holly discusses many parallels in this episode between her purse and current life events, including: When tomorrow becomes tomorrow, which becomes tomorrow. Restructuring, adjusting as life evolves. Exercise and brain health 5 steps to rein it back in. Holly paints a fabulous picture and provi...

When we are children, sometimes we are influenced by beliefs which are not always going to be the same as we grow wiser, with more experience and build our identity over our lifetime. Holly is joined with new friend Catherine Morris on the Podcast today. Catherine has enjoyed a varied career, from working in a local ironing parlour to qualified primary school teacher for 20 years before moving into secondary education, a story similar to Holly. Listen as they discuss: How you can't live nearly h...

What happens when the student becomes the teacher? An inspirational, truthful and wise discussion unfolds. Although Ashley McComb hasn't quite reached the third half of life, yet brings a sage, humble and delightful manner to the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast. Listen as Holly and Ashley discuss: trusting in the plan, even when you don't understand changing gears, doing what makes you happy and leaning on others when being miserable becomes your normal and recognising you are not the proble...

Jennifer Aks-Neuman joins Holly on the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast this week and talks about the power of storytelling and acknowledgement that happens when presented by the opportunity to learn in a different way. Jen is the founder of herStories which empowers Womxn to share their story to help them recognize their resilience and celebrate all that they are. Listen as Holly and Jen discuss: finding inspiration and learning from the varying degrees and stages of stories that fill our liv...

Holly joins with Kayshaun Brooks this week for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast and talks thoroughly about the power of affiliates, networking and collaboration. Kayshaun is a Holistic Pain & Trauma Warrior and owner of Renew You Body Butters a luxury skincare/ holistic business. She specializes in helping to manage severe dry skin issues such as eczema and psoriasis. Listen as Kayshaun and Holly discuss: How we pave the way for the third half of life with the journeys and experiences in ...

Holly chats with Ruthann Bowen for this episode, with common interests and similarity in their stories, the conversation is filled with fun, information and motivation. Ruthann is the founder and CEO of Wix DesignHer, a web design agency dedicated to helping DIY entrepreneurs achieve professional looking website. This episode covers: How your path is often laid before you realise its importance, often revealing itself in the third half of life. How a small opportunity, such as a little $10/hr p...

Holly is joined for this episode with Yvonne Marchese and it's clear their are many parallels in the exploration of what it means to bloom later in life and how much of a need there is to redefine society's (and our) ideas when it comes to retirement and learning beyond 50. Listen as Holly and Yvonne discuss: Doing what you can, with what you have, where you are. Finding meaning after physical challenges which kick you in the pants and allowing for a change of mindset. The power and energetic b...

Within this episode Holly comes together with Lori Tainter, who easily exudes vibrancy, energy and how to emerge in your midlife with confidence and flair. Lori helps you transform into your most beautiful self with everyday simple and fun make-up tips, including fun and engaging Instagram reels. Listen as Holly and Lori talk about: Changing the 50's mentality and letting go of what other people think and growing confidence in yourself in the 3rd half of life allows you to inspire yourself and ...

Setting daily intentions increases your chances of being productive and successful. The daily intentions are a road map for your day. Over the past year, I have fine-tuned this process and it has proven successful for my daily life as well as my business. The process is quick, simple, and easy to include in your morning routine. I divide my exaggerated to-do-list into 3 categories: 1. What MUST be done today. 2. What SHOULD be done today. 3. What COULD be done another day. Listen as I explain ...

In this episode of Teaching Yourself to Learn, Holly is joined with Theo Acker who talks about her grief and her current healing process. Theo knows firsthand the importance of sharing the hurt, as she lost her mother in a tragic farming accident in July of 2019. Listen as Holly and Theo talk about: How grief is different for everyone. When your life changes in an instant through unimaginable tragedy. Growing up with a parent who is deaf and the challenges and lessons that come alongside that. ...

On this episode of the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast, Holly Totten joins Amy Lazare. Amy Lazare has been a lifelong entrepreneur who's built her career helping others succeed, recently she went from business builder to business owner and shares her journey throughout that process. Join Holly and Amy as they discuss: How your identity is tied up into what you do for a living. That the decisions you make affect the rest of your life. Falling forward and realizing you are unstoppable. Appreci...

Holly Totten and Beth Rozier join the Podcast for this episode and share many laughs, wisdom and connect together through shared stories and wisdom. Beth has had many career journeys from co-developing and running a Landscape Architecture company, to an intensive job as a Medical Device Rep and finally landing her dream job as a wine consultant for Scout & Cellar. Holly and Beth touch on: Starting over after divorce and how that can completely redesign your desires and direction moving forward. ...

Melissa has been a wonderful cheerleader for the Teaching Yourself to Learn Podcast from the start and joins with Holly to chat about Hopeful Simplicity and a Less Stress Lifestyle that centers around Organizing. Melissa advocates for those who feel overwhelmed and unorganised, mentioning that we are not messy, we are not lazy, we just have not found our style. Listen as Melissa and Holly discuss: Trying to parent from a place of resentment, overload, stress and anger - how we can allow our chil...

Join Holly alongside Dr Shelley Nash this week as they talk about feeling confident from the inside out. The clothes and styles we choose run a lot deeper than just the clothes in our wardrobe. Clothes help you feel more confident and become part of you when working in synergy with each other. Dr Nash explores this concept and her transformational coaching system that helps women break free from their past, inner blocks, and self-criticism. Helping them to the become the woman of their dreams. ...

Michelle Fletcher and Holly Totten have known each other for close to 30 years, living in the same town, working in the same school and creating a friendship which you can hear illuminates throughout the episode. Michelle's goal is to help people regain their life back and start dreaming and living their life on purpose again. Listen as Michelle and Holly discuss: Emotional eating and habits to learn so you are less likely to give into eating your emotions away with a bag of popcorn. When you'r...

Joan Hale and Holly Totten have a lot in common, including both powerfully emerging as Breast Cancer survivors which has built a stronger tenacity and drive as a result. A big part of Joan's achievements and ability to come through stronger has been the support of her friends. Listen as Joan and Holly discuss: - Being orphaned as a teenager and having no choice but to stay at a boarding school and be cared for by nuns. - How to surround yourself with a network of friends in times of need. - Bei...

Jodi Schilling, the Good Mom Coach and host of The Good Mom Podcast, joins me in an honest conversation about navigating her family's walk into acceptance. She discusses how acceptance played a huge role in mental health challenges, learning challenges, and addiction. Jodi explains how she approached life, learned self-acceptance, and how she is embracing midlife. Jodi is on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn at goodmomcoach, and her email is http://www,goodmomcoach.com.

Nina Obier talks us through several aspects of life, including worry, joy, wisdom, and change personally and as an entrepreneur. This conversation is warm and inviting as Nina explains how her life has changed through the years and what she is doing as she embraces midlife. Nina is an acclaimed author, keynote speaker, and the founder of Success Simplified. Listen to this conversation and see why Nina is described as having the wisdom of a 90-year-old with the energy of a 9-year-old.

Resilience Coach and founder of Systemic Evolution, Aurora J. Miller, dives into serious talk about handling stress and anxiety. She discusses the science behind these feelings and helps us understand why we feel how we sometimes do. 3 B's of Stress and Anxiety Management- Long slow deep breaths Butterfly Hugs Bouncing Aurora walks us through this exercise that provides immediate relief from stress and anxiety, and it can even lower your blood pressure. Aurora teaches us how to #GetWhelmed and g...